Prayer in the Chapel: Tuesday, 9-9:30.
The Village Clothing Shop
-Where clothes get a second life
The Clothing Shop has had some busy days with jackets and knitwear flying off the racks. Winter is coming and our customers, both women and men, are looking for warm clothes. We need to replenish our stocks and would be very grateful for any donations of clothing taking up valuable wardrobe space at your place. This is a way we can really help those in our community.
Donations can be left at the shop during opening hours: Friday 2 – 5, Saturday 9.30 – 12.30, or on Sunday at church. Thank you for considering this request.
AI and Christian Life – KCML Zoom lectures 7pm
Do you have questions about AI? KCML is hosting four sessions exploring a range of perspectives on AI, technology and Christian life.
- May 6: Dr. Stephen Garner—AI and the spiritual life What are the implications of AI for personal and communal spiritual life and discipleship?
- May 13: Dr. Stephen Garner—What’s next? Robot preachers and worship leaders? Is there a place for AI in the worshipping life of the church?
- May 20: Dr. Andrew Shepherd—A Critique of Contemporary Technologies and Their Impact on Human Flourishing How does technology shape us?
- June 3: Matt Ensor—Appreciative Insights on the Use of AI: Possibilities and Challenges Insights, along with a no-jargon opportunity for questions.
- There are four sessions listed separately on the events page: https://knoxcentre.ac.nz/training-events/
2026 Burns Lectures: Archaeology of the Holy Land 5:15pm to 6:30pm
Jodi Magness is the Kenan Distinguished Professor for Teaching Excellence in Early Judaism at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As an archaeologist, she has participated in over twenty excavations in Israel and Greece and has written numerous books.
- What makes Jerusalem special? Tuesday, 5 May
- Jerusalem in the time of Jesus Wednesday, 6 May
- Ossuaries and the burials of Jesus and James Thursday, 7 May
- The Dead Sea Scrolls Tuesday, 12 May
- Masada: Last stronghold of the Jewish resistance against Rome Wednesday, 13 May
- More than just mosaics: The ancient synagogue at Huqoq in Galilee Thursday, 14 May.
Sign up at https://www.otago.ac.nz/theology/events/burns-lectures
Roster Reminder – 10 May:
Setup: Donald & Catherine.
Welcoming: Gordon & Margaret, Margaret B.
Reading: Paul S, Catherine.
Counting: Gordon, Christine A.
Technician: Donald.
Morning Tea: Salilo & Jerry, Fuatino & Sapu.
Bryndwr grounds: Liam.
| May | |||
| Sun 3 | 10.00am | Worship Service | Bryndwr |
| 5.30pm | Evening Circle | ph office for details | |
| 6.00pm | Table Talk | Papanui | |
| Mon 4 | 9.30am | Music Moments | Papanui |
| 10.00am | Creative Nest painting group | Papanui | |
| 6.45pm | Indoor Bowls | Bryndwr | |
| Tue 5 | 9-9.30am | Prayer in the Chapel | Bryndwr |
| 10-12.30 | Creative Nest | Papanui | |
| Wed 6 | 9.45am | Badminton | Papanui |
| 10.00am | Pre-School Music | Bryndwr | |
| Thur 7 | 9.30am | Steady as you go | Papanui |
| 9.30-11am | Playful Generations | Papanui | |
| 10.15am | Pop-ins visitors | Papanui | |
| 11.30am | Midweek Worship | Papanui | |
| 1.00pm | Foot Clinic (by appointment) | Bryndwr | |
| 5.00pm | Thursday Hour | Bryndwr | |
| 6.00pm | Youth Group | Bryndwr | |
| Fri 8 | 11.00am | GoGrans Exercise Group | Bryndwr |
| 1.00pm | Foot Clinic (by appointment) | Bryndwr | |
| 1.15pm | Indoor Bowls | Papanui | |
| 2pm-5pm | The Village Church Clothing Shop | Bryndwr | |
| Sat 9 | 9.15-12.30 | The Village Church Clothing Shop | Bryndwr |
| Sun 10 | 10.00am | Worship Service | Bryndwr |
| Book Stall | Bryndwr |